Flint City Volunteer Fire Department

🚨 WEEKEND WEATHER ALERT 🌧️💨

Crews with the Flint City Volunteer Fire Department are closely monitoring the weather ahead of this weekend.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall tomorrow evening along the Florida Panhandle and Alabama Gulf Coast. As the remnants of this tropical system move northward, our area could experience hazardous weather conditions throughout the day Saturday.

⚠️ MAIN THREATS FOR SATURDAY:

🌧️ Heavy Rainfall & Flooding – Periods of heavy rain could lead to flash flooding, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.

💨 Damaging Winds (40–60 MPH) – Strong wind gusts could bring down trees and power lines, potentially causing power outages.

🌪️ Low-End Tornado Threat – While the overall threat remains low, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.

🚨 WATCHES CURRENTLY IN EFFECT:

🌧️ FLOOD WATCH
Saturday, 1:00 AM – Sunday, 7:00 AM

💨 HIGH WIND WATCH
Saturday, 7:00 AM – Sunday, 7:00 AM

As we prepare for the possibility of severe weather, FCVFD would like to remind everyone of a few important safety tips:

⚠️ Turn Around, Don't Drown! Never attempt to drive through a flooded roadway. You never know how deep the water may be or if the roadway underneath has been washed away.

⚡ Stay Away From Downed Power Lines! Always treat downed power lines as LIVE. Keep your distance and report them to the proper authorities.

📞 Know Who to Call! For emergencies, dial 911. For non-emergency assistance, contact the non-emergency dispatch line at (256) 350-4613.

We encourage everyone to remain weather-aware throughout the weekend, have multiple ways to receive weather alerts, and take the necessary precautions to keep themselves and their families safe.

Our crews will be ready to respond and assist our community in any way we can should the need arise.

Stay safe, Flint City!

🚒 Flint City Volunteer Fire Department

🎪 The circus is coming to town tonight!

Thank you to the Morgan County Rescue Squad for bringing the Zerbini Family Circus to Hartselle! Bring the family out for an evening of fun under the big top and support a great volunteer organization!

📅 Tonight, Wednesday, September 30
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Morgan County Sheriff’s Posse Grounds
1801 Vest Road, Hartselle

🚒 Some of our Flint City Volunteer Fire Department members will be there, so stop by and say hello! We always enjoy getting to see our neighbors out in the community.

🎟️ Tickets are available at the door or online at ZerbiniFamilyCircus.com. Save the attached flyer for the free kids’ ticket offer and details!

We hope to see you there!

Heads up if you're headed to RTS!!

A farewell and two new beginnings for Flint City Fire & Rescue. 🚒

We’re saying goodbye to our old Rescue 3 and thanking it for the years it served our department and community.

Taking its place is Engine 1, a 2010 Pierce pumper. Replacing Rescue 3 with an engine gives us more capability to respond to emergencies and serve our community. We’re also welcoming QRV-1, a Ford F-250, to the fleet.

Thank you to everyone who supports our volunteer department. We’re proud to keep moving forward together. ❤️

🍂🔥 Fall Is Here — Enjoy the Fire, Safely! 🔥🍂

We’re officially into the “-ber” months, and cooler fall evenings are starting to show up. That means more bonfires, fire pits, backyard gatherings, and time spent around the fire with family and friends.

Before you light up, Flint City Fire & Rescue reminds everyone to make fire safety part of the plan. Check local burning regulations and conditions, choose a safe location away from anything that can burn, keep your fire manageable, and always have water or another way to extinguish it nearby.

Most importantly, never leave an outdoor fire unattended. When the evening is over, completely extinguish the fire with water, stir the ashes, and soak them again. Make sure everything is cool before walking away.

🔥 Enjoy the cooler weather.
🍁 Enjoy time with family and friends.
🚒 Burn responsibly and help keep our community safe.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Flint City VFD Responds to Single Vehicle Crash on Indian Hills Rd.

Hartselle, AL — On Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Approximately 11:57 AM, Flint City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a single vehicle wreck in the 2000 block of Indian Hills Rd. NE.

Flint Rescue 3 along with several other flint members responded to the scene. Upon Arrival, crews located a Maroon Chevy that had left the roadway and went over a culvert and landed in the ditch.

The vehicle occupant was not injured from the crash, but was transported by EMS for a non-related medical issue. Flint City VFD Crews remained on scene to assist ALEA with traffic control while the vehicle was taken by a wrecker.

Flint City VFD would like to thank all agencies involved for assistance with this call.

Agencies Involved:
Morgan County 911
Alabama Law Enforcement Agency
Decatur Morgan EMS

We are thankful for quality work by Ga***rd Signs And Graphics on our new engine!

Today, we remember every life lost on September 11, 2001—the innocent people who never made it home, the first responders who answered the call, and the families and communities forever changed by that day.

We honor the firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, dispatchers, military members, and countless others who responded without hesitation. Many ran toward danger while others were trying to escape, placing the lives of strangers ahead of their own. Their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to serving others will never be forgotten.

In the days that followed, our nation came together. Neighbors helped neighbors, strangers stood beside one another, and communities found strength in unity. We were reminded that even in our darkest moments, we are stronger when we stand together.

May we continue to carry that same spirit into our own community—serving one another, looking out for our neighbors, supporting our first responders, and standing united when it matters most.

Together, we remember. Together, we honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Flint City VFD Responds to Residential Fire in Hartselle

HARTSELLE, Ala. — On Thursday, September 3, 2026, at approximately 7:21 p.m., Flint City Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched as automatic mutual aid with Oak Ridge Volunteer Fire Department for a reported residential structure fire in the 100 block of Oak Ridge Ln.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a mobile home fully involved in fire. Crews from Flint City and Oak Ridge worked together to bring the fire under control and extinguish the blaze.

The residence was unoccupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.

At approximately 10:07 p.m., Flint City VFD and Oak Ridge VFD were dispatched back to the residence for a reported rekindle. Firefighters located and extinguished the remaining fire before clearing the scene.

Flint City VFD appreciates the assistance and cooperation of Oak Ridge VFD personnel throughout the incident.

Agencies Involved:
Morgan County 911
Oak Ridge Vol. Fire Dept
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Decatur Morgan EMS
Joe Wheeler EMC

🔥 HEAT SAFETY REMINDER 🔥

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Northern Alabama through 7 PM Monday, with temperatures reaching the mid to upper 90s and heat index values ranging from 100° to 110°.

With this dangerous heat, Flint City VFD encourages everyone to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity—especially during the hottest part of the day—and take frequent breaks in a cool or air-conditioned area.

⚠️ Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

Heat exhaustion may include:
• Dizziness
• Heavy sweating
• Nausea
• Weakness
• Excessive thirst

Move to a cooler area, loosen clothing, and slowly sip cool water. Heat exhaustion can progress to heat stroke if the person does not cool down.

🚨 HEAT STROKE IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.

Signs may include confusion, severe dizziness, altered mental status, or loss of consciousness. If signs of heat stroke are present, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY. Begin cooling the person while emergency responders are on the way.

Please check on children, older adults, neighbors, outdoor workers, and others who may be especially vulnerable during periods of extreme heat.

Stay cool. Stay hydrated. Stay safe.

— Flint City Volunteer Fire Department